Tips And Information On Child Birth Classes
Posted by in Childbirth Preparation Courses on October 22, 2011
Childbirth classes are designed to educate you as parents about labor and delivery to reduce your stress and anxiety. The classes should also be able to give you a sense of preparedness and provide a special bonding experience between you and your partner. You should not enroll in childbirth classes alone. You need your partner to be there for you. Childbirth classes for first time parents are intensive because you need to focus on all aspects and details of prenatal care. This includes diet and exercise, issues on labor and delivery, postnatal care and the issue of breastfeeding. For experienced parents, the childbirth classes just serve as refresher course to catch up on the latest technology. Childbirth classes typically provide would-be parents general information on different methods of childbirth. The areas to be covered usually include the process of labor, options for pain management during labor as well as coping techniques, and postnatal care.
If you join childbirth classes in the hospital where you plan to have your delivery, you often will be taken a tour of the hospital to give you first hand information about the hospital’s policies during labor, delivery and postpartum. You have a chance to ask questions about anything you want to know about your pregnancy and childbirth. You can also check if the hospital has labor and delivery suites which provides you a chance to stay at the same room during labor, delivery and postpartum, and check if you and your baby will share a room at night. You can also check if accommodations will include your partner or if food is available for them in the hospital. These are small but vital things which may help you relax and stay focused on the business of giving birth. Below are other childbirth classes you may also check out as other options. Read the rest of this entry »
Baby Care Tips For Every Parent
Posted by in Baby Care on October 22, 2011
If you have a new baby, there are some important things you should know. Even if this isn’t your first child, you should take in this information. There are many challenges new parents face and you will find that each baby is an individual and can bring along unique challenges that you didn’t face before.
As you may already know, babies don’t come with an instruction manual so here are some things you should know. First, you should only sponge bathe your baby until the umbilical cord falls off. This can take one to two weeks after the baby is born. After that, you can bathe your baby in a baby bath, small tub or even the kitchen sink. Just be sure you never leave your baby alone in the water. Even a very small amount of water can drown a baby and they will be very slippery from the water and can also be injured if they slip out of the tub.
If your male baby was circumcised, it should heal quickly and easily on its own. Be sure to follow your pediatrician’s instructions for keeping the area clean and dry.
Be aware of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and the circumstances that can contribute to the risk of it. Male babies are more likely than females to have SIDS as are minority children. Premature babies also carry a higher risk. Statistics also show that babies of young, single mothers also carry a higher risk. Avoid placing blankets, stuffed animals and other items in the crib with your baby. Read the rest of this entry »